Ghantoot Polo team crowned winners as Pink Polo Festival kicks off new season

 Under the patronage of Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, the 17th edition of the Pink Polo Festival, a charitable sports and awareness event, concluded on Saturday at the club's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

The club announced that this year's festival had achieved significant success, reflecting its commitment to supporting community awareness initiatives, encouraging healthy lifestyles and promoting sports participation. The event also aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer, highlighting the importance of early detection and preventive measures.

In the tournament's highly anticipated final, Sheikha Alia-led Ghantoot Polo Team delivered an impressive performance to secure a convincing 8–3 victory over the Elite Polo Team, clinching the prestigious Pink Polo Cup title. The thrilling encounter witnessed outstanding teamwork, exceptional skill and an exciting display of competitive polo, with Sheikha Alia Al Maktoum playing a pivotal role in her team's triumph and earning the Player of the Match award in recognition of her remarkable performance.

The festival also featured a variety of entertainment activities, a dedicated children's play area, prizes for participants and free cancer screening services.

These medical services were provided in collaboration with Burjeel Breast Centre and Burjeel Cancer Institute, under the umbrella of Burjeel Holdings.

The event was graced by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, who also presented the awards to the winning team. Other distinguished attendees included Saeed Bin Houfan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Ahmed Ali Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of the club.